Lesson Plan
Facilitator Guide and Timing Notes
Students will understand and apply the difference between fixed and growth mindsets, practice reframing mistakes, and commit to two effort-based strategies for the week.
Building a growth mindset helps students embrace challenges, persist through setbacks, and develop resilience, laying a foundation for lifelong learning and confidence.
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Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up & Pre-Assessment
5 minutes
Step 2
Teach & Model Mindset
10 minutes
Step 3
Guided Practice – Reframe Mistakes
12 minutes
Step 4
Strategy Planning
10 minutes
Step 5
Reflect & Exit Ticket
8 minutes

Slide Deck
Mindset Powers On!
What Is a Mindset?
Fixed Mindset vs. Growth Mindset
Examples of Self-Talk
Practice: Reframing Mistakes
My Growth Strategy Menu
Reflect: Today My Brain Grew

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